Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2017-03-27
21 agenda items, 13 approved, 0 rejected.
March 27, 2017
MEETING SUMMARY
6
Approved
0
Rejected
5
Tabled
11
Total Items
Attendance roll pending
AGENDA & VOTES
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ITEM 1·GENERAL
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Presentation of a Proclamation by the Knox County Mayor proclaiming April 2017 as Fair Housing Month in Knox County. * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR PROCLAIMING APRIL 2017 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY: Presentation of a Proclamation by the Knox County Mayor proclaiming April 2017 as Fair Housing Month in Knox County was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Tim Burchett, Knox County Mayor, presented the proclamation proclaiming April 2017 as Fair Housing Month in Knox County. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):
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ITEM 10·GENERAL
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following items at this time: Discussion regarding a retirement reception for Jolie Bonavita, Director for the Knox County Commission Office, to be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.; Discussion regarding the Audit Committee; and Discussion regarding State of Tennessee Legislation updates. * * * * * * IN RE: DISCUSSION REGARDING A RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR JOLIE BONAVITA, DIRECTOR FOR THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICE, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2017 AT 4:00 P.M.: Discussion regarding a retirement reception for Jolie Bonavita, Director for the Knox County Commission Office, to be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. was before the Board of Commissioners. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: DISCUSSION REGARDING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: Discussion regarding the Audit Committee was before the Board of Commissioners. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: DISCUSSION REGARDING STATE OF TENNESSEE LEGISLATION UPDATES: Discussion regarding State of Tennessee Legislation updates was before the Board of Commissioners. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: ROLL CALL – (7:00 P.M.) Mrs. Angie Nesbitt, Minutes Clerk to the Knox County Clerk, called the roll. Those Commissioners present were Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Wright, Dailey, Thomas and Brantley. * * * * * * At ten minute recess was taken at this time. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):
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ITEM 11·ZONING
Upon reconvening, Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to
Upon reconvening, Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to suspend the rules to hear the Consent Calendar at this time, without objection. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSENT CALENDAR IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATIONS OF ARCHIE JOHNSON AND JOSEPH GOUFFON AS MEMBERS ON THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION; 2) APPOINTING JOHN ANDERTON AND WILLIAM KEELER AS MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERMS OF ARCHIE JOHNSON AND JOSEPH GOUFFON AND THEREBY CREATING A VACANCY IN THE SEAT OF THE ALTERNATE ON THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN ANDERTON AS A MEMBER; AND 3) APPOINTING GINA OSTER AS AN ALTERNATE ON THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF JOHN ANDERTON - R-17-3-110: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) accepting the resignations of Archie Johnson and Joseph Gouffon as members on the Knox County Board of Equalization; 2) appointing John Anderton and William Keeler as members on the Board of Equalization to complete the unfulfilled terms of Archie Johnson and Joseph Gouffon and thereby creating a vacancy in the seat of the alternate on the Board of Equalization with the appointment of John Anderton as a member; and 3) appointing Gina Oster as an alternate on the Board of Equalization to complete the unfulfilled term of John Anderton was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Gill moved to app…
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APPROVED
ITEM 2·GENERAL
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Presentation by the Knoxville Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America of a hand-stitched picture of the Old Knox County Courthouse. * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATION BY THE KNOXVILLE CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA OF A HAND-STITCHED PICTURE OF THE OLD KNOX COUNTY COURTHOUSE: Presentation by the Knoxville Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America of a hand-stitched picture of the Old Knox County Courthouse was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Ed Shouse, Knox County Trustee, was present and spoke on the matter. Ms. Debra Meade, representing the Knoxville Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, presented the hand-stitched picture of the Old Knox County Courthouse to Mr. Tim Burchett, Knox County Mayor. Mr. Tim Burchett, Knox County Mayor, was present to accept the picture and expressed appreciation on behalf of Knox County. * * * * * * IN RE: PUBLIC FORUM:
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ITEM 3·HEALTH
Ms. Eve Thomas, upcoming Chair of the Community Health
Ms. Eve Thomas, upcoming Chair of the Community Health Council, was present and gave the Community Health Council’s annual report. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):
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ITEM 4·EDUCATION
At this time, Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the
At this time, Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Resolution R-17-3-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Central High School Football Team. * * * * * * IN RE: HONORARY RESOLUTIONS IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM – R-17-3-104: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Central High School Football Team was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Anders moved to approve Resolution R-17-3-104- Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Central High School Football Team. Commissioner Brantley seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Wright, Dailey, Thomas and Brantley voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Mrs. Angie Nesbitt, Minutes Clerk to the Knox County Clerk, read the resolution into the record. Mr. Bryson Rosser, Head Coach for the Central High School Football Team, along with the Central High School Football Team, were present to receive the resolution and expressed appreciation to the Commission for the resolution. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING STEVE HALL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO KNOX COUNTY - R-17-3-101: Consideration of a Resolution of the…
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APPROVED
ITEM 5·BUDGET
Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the
Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Resolution R-17-3-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Interlocal Agreement between Knox County, the City of Knoxville and the Town of Farragut to jointly participate in the required update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; Discussion regarding a retirement reception for Jolie Bonavita, Director for the Knox County Commission Office, to be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.; Discussion regarding State of Tennessee legislation updates; and Discussion regarding the Audit Committee. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Wright, Dailey, Thomas and Brantley voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *
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APPROVED
ITEM 6·BUDGET
Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the
Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Resolution R-17-3-407 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract for green waste recycling services; and Resolution R-17-3-609 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Year 2 renewal of the Master Focus Agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc. for Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and HIV testing, prevention and linkage to care with the Knox County Health Department to focus primarily on the Hepatitis C virus and authorizing the acceptance of funding in an amount up to $452,912.90 (no local match required). Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Wright, Dailey, Thomas and Brantley voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: DRIVES AND ROADS No Drives and Roads received. * * * * * * IN RE: LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Consideration of Line Item Transfers was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chris Caldwell, Knox County Finance Director, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Anders moved to approve all request for Line Item Transfers. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Wright, Dailey, Thomas and Brantley voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 201 N…
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APPROVED
ITEM 7·GENERAL
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Resolution R-17-3-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Interlocal Agreement between Knox County, the City of Knoxville and the Town of Farragut to jointly participate in the required update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT TO JOINTLY PARTICIPATE IN THE REQUIRED UPDATE TO THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN – R-17-3-408: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Interlocal Agreement between Knox County, the City of Knoxville and the Town of Farragut to jointly participate in the required update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Dwight Van deVate, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Anders moved to approve Resolution R-17-3-408 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Interlocal Agreement between Knox County, the City of Knoxville and the Town of Farragut to jointly participate in the required update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Ander…
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APPROVED
ITEM 8·GENERAL
At this time, Commissioner Wright acknowledged the presence of
At this time, Commissioner Wright acknowledged the presence of Mr. Bob Thomas, Superintendent for Knox County Schools, and Mr. Oliver “Buzz” Thomas, former Interim Superintendent for Knox County Schools. Mr. Bob Thomas, Superintendent for Knox County Schools, indicated he has enjoyed the great working relationship with the commission over the years and looks forward to working with them in his new role as Superintendent for Knox County Schools. Mr. Oliver “Buzz” Thomas, former Interim Superintendent for Knox County Schools, thanked the Commission for their support with Knox County Schools and the Great Schools Partnership and indicated he looks forward to continuing to work with the commission. * * * * * *
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ITEM 9·CONTRACTS
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following
Commissioner Wright amended the agenda to hear the following items at this time: Resolution R-17-3-904; and Resolution R-17-3-905. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE AND HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER, INC. FOR HELEN ROSS TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH URGENT CARE CENTER - R-17-3-904: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Defined Services Contract with the City of Knoxville and Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for Helen Ross to develop and manage a Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center was before the Board of Commissioners. The following individuals were present and spoke in support of the resolution: Ms. Vivian Shipe, Community Representative on the Knox County Safety Center General Committee, Ms. Lida J. Mayor, concerned citizen, Mr. John Mott, concerned citizen, Ms. Virginia Douglas, concerned citizen, and Mr. Tyler Crabtree, concerned citizen. The following individuals were present and spoke in opposition to the resolution: Ms. Barbara Cook, concerned citizen and area resident, Mr. Joshua Johnston, area resident, Mr. John Zimmerman, area resident, and Ms. Carol Zimmerman, concerned citizen. The following individuals were present and spoke on the matter: Mr. Jerry Vagnier, Helen Ross McNabb Center President and CEO, Mr. Matt Myers, Deputy Director for the Knox County Procurement Department, Mr. Chris …
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APPROVED
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